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Since the beginning of our journey in 2011, sustainability has and will continue to be front of mind for us here at Thrills. Our mission is to create quality clothing and accessories while reducing our impact on the environment and inspiring change. It's easy for businesses to talk about how they're going to become more sustainable, but as for us, we're about walking the talk and making real change. We're proud of our journey so far; From using materials such as Hemp and Organic Cotton in our collections to making substantial changes at our HQ to reduce waste. We're not perfect, and we can admit it's a long road ahead, but we can assure you it's a key part of our DNA, and we're here for the long haul. The truth is, we all have a responsibility for the planet, and on our Sustainable Future journey one big part is that we're all about giving back to the environment through local non-profits that align with our values. When people come together and make small changes, the impact can be tremendous. This is why we're so incredibly proud to be a part of the 1% For The Planet global network. 1% for the Planet is an alliance of businesses that understand the necessity of protecting the natural environment. They understand that profit and loss are directly linked to its health and are concerned with the social and environmental impacts of industry. It all started when two businessmen met and bonded over their shared love for the outdoors. Realizing their responsibility to protect our planet, they decided to give 1% of their sales back to the environment—whether or not they were profitable. Now, 1% for the Planet network is made up of more than 2,000 environmentally-conscious companies and thousands of non-profit partners across 60 countries. Since the network’s launch in 2002, members have given more than $265 million to environmental causes.  Since 2019, we've pledged to collect a percentage of sales from selected sustainable focus products to give back to a local charity we're passionate about and aligns with our values. Enter Seed, a local non-profit organisation (Australia’s first and only Indigenous youth climate network) led by young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for climate justice. Seed builds the capacity of young people and communities to gain skills and confidence in telling their story and leading our climate campaigns. Over the last five years, Seed has been organising and building the power of Aboriginal young people and communities across the Northern Territory who are leading the campaign to ban gas fracking and protect their land, water, culture and the climate. Currently, 51% of the NT is under oil or gas exploration licences which could release greenhouse emissions five times that of Adani’s proposed Carmichael coal mine if fracked! Seed is backing Traditional Owners, community leaders and young people in communities on the frontline of fracking to pressure gas companies, starting with Origin Energy, to back out of their dangerous fracking plans.The NT election in August is a critical opportunity to put fracking front and centre on the political agenda and elevate the voices of Traditional Owners speaking out for a ban on fracking and investment in clean energy alternatives. Seed is currently on the ground organising communities in the NT to ensure this, recently campaigning to get communities to enrol to vote as thousands of Aboriginal people in the NT are left out of elections. Seed will be rolling out a variety of tactics over the next month to ensure Aboriginal self-determination and a ban on fracking are at the forefront of the public and political agenda.  Due to the restrictions on physical gatherings, Seed were unable to deliver our normal in-person training programs, but Seed’s online Protect Country Fellowship just launched to empower over 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with the skills, tools, knowledge and networks to mobilise, organise and take action in their communities and beyond.  It’s already been a huge year for the fracking campaign, with Origin pausing their fracking operations in the first half of 2020 and the NT election being a critical opportunity to put fracking front and centre on the political agenda. Seed will continue to elevate the voices of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities in their call to ban on fracking and invest in clean energy alternatives. With your help, we have raised an incredible $11,644 which has been donated to Seed. We couldn't have done this without you and your amazing support. This is just the beginning and, with your support, we can't wait to see what next year will bring. Get your hands on a piece from our '1% For The Planet collection' now to make a difference.

We love our denim, and we love that you do, too. Plus, it's not all just bad news for 2020... Did you know that as of this year we've consciously decided to move the majority of our denim program to Organic Cotton? It's grown without the use of carcinogenic chemical fertilisers, pesticides, and insecticides, therefore helping to improve the quality of the land, prevent water contamination and wastage, and conserve biodiversity, which means you can look AND feel good. Shop womens denim. Shop mens denim.    Shop womens denim. Shop mens denim. 

Ever wondered what Skinheads, Vivienne Westwood and Mel Gibson’s bare butt all have in common? We dissect some of our favourite moment’s in Tartan Fashion to help you figure out how you should be wearing your Tartan Plaid Pants Outfit. Tartan and Plaid in fashion are, just like all good trends, one those things that refuses to die. Decade after decade the world screams it’s had enough and every one begs their friends to put their cigarette smoked, coffee stained café hopping attire to bed, but year after year it rears it’s checked little head out on to London streets, New York bars and Runways worldwide. As it has well and truly emerged once again I decided to take the opportunity to dissect the subcultures, designers and the odd film or two that I believe put plaid on the map.

Make a statement in our new vintage-inspired arrivals shot by Jason Lee Parry on lovers, Veronika Vilim and Adrian Hurtado. In this new drop, you'll find a mix of earthy and neutral tones with unique one-off patterns we've worked tirelessly to create. Find yourself a timeless staple in these latest arrivals online and in-store now. Treat yourself now.   Treat yourself now.

So while we're all drowning in Corona media overload, we thought you might want to hear about something else other than washing your hands (still important though!). One fact that can't be denied is that - no matter on which side of the hemisphere you reside - we're deep in in-between seasons that are calling for the perfect excuse to wear one of our greatest obsessions: pants. Too broad? Okay, in particular, chinos. Rarely was there another piece of clothing that suits so many occasions and is equally underground cool as special-occasions-dressy (sometimes we have to, right).

The 90s are making a roaring return. Everything that you did and didn't like from the VHS, So Fresh, and hip-hop era is back and better than ever, and we're here for it. Inject one or all of these 7 trends to give your style a refresh. Shop all mens 90s style.  Shop all womens 90s style.  1. Tie-Dye     2. Straight-leg jeans Get the look   3. Plaid Get the look    4. Slip dresses Get the look     5. Bucket hats Get the look   6. Military-inspired Get the look   7. Graphic tees Get the look      Shop all mens 90s style. Shop all womens 90s style. 

Ahead of International Women's Day, we wanted to introduce you to some of the most fearless and confident women we know. Enter: the very punk, very alternative, very alien Cumgirl8. Girl-power personified, they're a 3-piece, all-girl band including some of the most creative and bold women we know; Veronika Vilim, Lida Fox, and Chase. Our first interaction with the girls was at a photoshoot we did with Jason Lee Parry (photos coming v soon) recently where we turned a recording studio into a Cumgirl8 haven - check out the video below. A day later, they were melting our faces (+ everyone else's) at our USA launch party, putting on a show for the books.

It's no secret that we're longtime lovers of all things vintage - raw, used, edgy and rough sounds like music to our ears. While trends come and go, there's one style that inspires us season after season: from trench coats and jackets to coveralls and pants - almost all of our collections feature some of the finest military surplus staples. With 2020 flying by already, it seems like those nods to a military past don't show any signs of slowing down. And why should it? Especially during colder months, a subtle faded dark green colour pop and the edginess of a slightly worn look is exactly what your darker toned wardrobe needs. See for yourself.

It's our favourite collection to-date. Made up of high-quality textures like wool and introducing organic-cotton heavy-weighted denim, these styles are inspired by some of our most-loved vintage pieces. In this new collection, you'll find a mix of earthy and neutral tones with unique one-off patterns we've worked tirelessly to create. We've kept our classic tees and denim in there, but given them a refresh and update. Find yourself a timeless staple in these latest arrivals online and in-store now.       Shop new arrivals online and in-store now.

One-piece swimsuits are the underdog when it comes to swim in general. Don't get us wrong, we love a good two-piece bikini set and will continue making them for you guys, but one-piece swim has really been having a moment. Whether you're about to head off on an Island vacation or are simply lounging by the poolside, you might want to consider upgrading your swim. Refresh with some of our current 3 favourite one-piece styles:

It's been a crazy year. From trips to the USA, to touring NZ, to parties we can hardly remember, to some of our favourite band collaborations, to our biggest campaigns yet, and plenty more, we simply can't put how stoked we are with the year. From everyone at Thrills, we want to take a minute to say thank you. Without you, all of this wouldn't be possible. Here's to a bigger and better 2020.  

If you know us you'll know we're all about live music, so we'll accept any excuse to hit up a festival. After getting quite a few messages about festival outfit ideas, we decided to pull some of our go-to looks that we'll be rocking this season.

Summer's well and truly here. In fact, if you're near Byron Bay like us, it's already here for the taking. One of the greatest things about the warm season is simply that there's less to think about when it comes to dressing, making things a hell of a lot simpler. As the new season approaches, it's time to give your wardrobe a revamp (treat yourself). We've put together 9 of our favourite Summer outfit ideas to make things even easier. Try all or one and thank us later. Shop Womens Summer outfits and Mens Summer outfits now. 1. Say hello to Dirty White   Shop Dirty White It's the new colour of the season (for us, anyway). Get that vintage look and refresh your get-up by switching out your regular black denim for new Dirty White denim.  2. Double up your button-down shirt as a cover-up    Concrete Jungle Bikini Top || Market Short Who else loves getting two for one? Double up your button-up as a cover-up for an effortless and cool look this Summer season. Simply wear over the top of your swimwear, pair back with your favourite cutoff shorts and you're good to go.  3. Don't be afraid to add in some colour Minimal Thrills Oversize Long Sleeve Shirt || Eighty Three merch fit tee || Bones Denim Jean Image via @caspar_thomas Colour can be a little daunting, we know, but nothing looks more Summer-y than a bright colour, so why not pick out a coloured style that tickles your fancy and incorporate it into your daily outfit line-up. 4. Raw denim is key   Chopped Denim Short || Destroyed Bones Denim Short These will soon become your best friend. We've kept the same great-fitting shape from our jeans and updated them to a chopped cut short for when the weather warms up. Simply choose your denim wash and pair with a tee or party shirt and you'll be ready to take on the season.   5. Update your party shirt Summer is the perfect time of the year to whip out your patterned shirts as you'll be attending a mix of Christmas events, New Year's parties and BBQs. Take the stress off your outfit worries with an updated party shirt. This season, we've made sure to include a bunch for you to choose from. Thank us later. 6. Double denim   Mercy Jacket || Jude Jean The Double Denim trend is one we're taking to the grave. That's why, of course, we're going to make it work for the warmer months. Simply switch out your regular denim washes to Dirty White and voila, you're ready to take on the heat while looking 11/10. 7. Focus on accessories   Throw some shade or get shaded with new Summer accessories. Want to look put together with minimal effort? Chuck on a hat or cap, or your favourite sunglasses and thank us later. 8. Throwback to the 80s Classic Rib Tank || Canyon Jean Image via @dom.overseas Get that 'just stepped out of the 80s' look with some wide-leg bottoms. Finish off the look with a simple tank or tee (Dom's got the right idea in our Classic Rib Tank) and take on the day in style. 9. Get back to basics Classic Rib Tee || Jude Jean Let's not forget about the classics (aka the pieces you'll ACTUALLY be wearing all season long). Versatility is key, which is why we've spent time developing our very own high-quality basics this Summer.    Shop Womens Summer outfits and Mens Summer outfits now.

There’s something about the idea of the “escape”; A romantic desire to drop it all and head full speed into the unknown. Summertime, more than any, draws this desire to the surface. It starts as a small inkling and grows into a raging beast, but what is in the escape? Is a day enough, or do you need weeks? Do you set a destination and turnaround once you’ve reached it or do you keep going until you’ve lost track of the beginning? Whatever the result or the reason there’s no refusing it when it emerges. For most, viewing the world as it flies by from the safety of a car is enough, and it should be, you are free, your worries left behind you your escape is in full flight – For others they want the wind on their face to smell the air and feel the temperature change as the road dips or you cross a river. This… this can only be felt from behind the handlebars. The moments that others miss are the ones that keep you going, no music, no conversation, the sound of the engine drowns everything else out. It’s here the desire grows, until your 40-year-old bike breaks down, in a field, with nothing and no-one around, maybe romantics isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Shop the shoot now.